US Bridges

Royal Palm Blvd. over I-75 (SR-93)

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 2 MI S of I-595/I-75 Int. · Structure no. 860341

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
409 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
58,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal Palm Blvd. over I-75 (SR-93) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Royal Palm Blvd. over I-75 (SR-93) in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 58,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,498 by 2042. The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoyal Palm Blvd.
CrossesI-75 (SR-93)
Location2 MI S of I-595/I-75 Int.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.08774, -80.36333
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length409 ft (124.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,500 (2024)
Projected traffic101,498 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Royal Palm Blvd. over I-75 (SR-93) built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royal Palm Blvd. over I-75 (SR-93) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Royal Palm Blvd. over I-75 (SR-93) carry?

About 58,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Royal Palm Blvd. over I-75 (SR-93)?

The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Royal Palm Blvd. over I-75 (SR-93)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.